What finding would the nurse expect when assessing the client with basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?
A) Previous ultraviolet light exposure
B) Dark pigmented skin
C) Female gender
D) Family history of BCC
A) Previous ultraviolet light exposure
Explanation: A) Risk factors for BCC include ultraviolet light exposure; radiation therapy as a child; having light-colored skin; personal history of skin cancer; older age; male gender; exposure to arsenic, coal tar, some pesticides, or oils; long-term or severe inflammatory skin disease; burn injury; treatment with PUVA; and reduced immunity.
B) Risk factors for BCC include ultraviolet light exposure; radiation therapy as a child; having light-colored skin; personal history of skin cancer; older age; male gender; exposure to arsenic, coal tar, some pesticides, or oils; long-term or severe inflammatory skin disease; burn injury; treatment with PUVA; and reduced immunity.
C) Risk factors for BCC include ultraviolet light exposure; radiation therapy as a child; having light-colored skin; personal history of skin cancer; older age; male gender; exposure to arsenic, coal tar, some pesticides, or oils; long-term or severe inflammatory skin disease; burn injury; treatment with PUVA; and reduced immunity.
D) Risk factors for BCC include ultraviolet light exposure; radiation therapy as a child; having light-colored skin; personal history of skin cancer; older age; male gender; exposure to arsenic, coal tar, some pesticides, or oils; long-term or severe inflammatory skin disease; burn injury; treatment with PUVA; and reduced immunity.
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